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The National Training Programme for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in England: a new training paradigm
M G Coleman1, G B Hanna, R Kennedy
1National Clinical Lead, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
Aim:
The National Training Programme in laparoscopic colorectal surgery was set up in 2008 to introduce laparoscopic colorectal surgery nationwide in a safe and structured way.
Method:
Over 150 consultant surgeons were enrolled; they received regular and supervised hands on training, and the operative outcome and the structured sign-off process were monitored continuously.
Results:
Over 1000 training cases have been recorded with clinical outcomes comparable to established experts; 1/3 elective colorectal resections in England are performed laparoscopically.
Conclusion:
This successful and novel training model may be a training paradigm for other surgical and interventional specialities.
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